separate vs polarise

separate is a noun but polarise is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
separate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
polarise	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, polarise is a hyponym of separate; that is, polarise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

As verbs, polarise is a hyponym of separate; that is, polarise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than separate:

separate: force, take, or pull apart
polarise: cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

separate (noun)	polarise (noun)
a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments
a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication

separate (adjective)	polarise (adjective)
independent; not united or joint
standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything
separated according to race, sex, class, or religion
have the connection undone; having become separate

separate (verb)	polarise (verb)
become separated into pieces or fragments	become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork	cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
arrange or order by classes or categories	cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
mark as different
move or break apart
force, take, or pull apart
divide into components or constituents
go one's own way; move apart
make a division or separation
treat differently on the basis of sex or race
separate into parts or portions
discontinue an association or relation; go different ways
act as a barrier between; stand between